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verb
Become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities.
is a specific kind of: change.
domain category: phonetics.
is the opposite of: assimilate.
derivation: dissimilation.
Make dissimilar; cause to become less similar.
is a specific kind of: alter, change, modify.
Become dissimilar or less similar.
is a broader term that covers: differentiate.
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